Linda Hill of Murrays Bakers admits she’s looking forward to another successful year after picking up the prestigious award.

She said: “I am delighted! To have been given the ultimate accolade and to be able to call our pie the WORLD CHAMPION as judged by a panel of experts is just fantastic.

“This award is proof that the Murrays team is the best in the land. I am really looking forward to the year ahead and to selling more of our winning pies than ever.”

Head judge Robert Ross oversaw the judging process to ensure only the best pie earned the world champion crown.

He said: “The competition, which has run for 16 years, aims to highlight bakers and butchers that create high quality artisan pastry products.

“We recognise the great and the good in the industry and reward excellence.”

Alan Clarke of Scottish Bakers added: “Once again we have brought together the best pies and baked goods in the land and today we can really celebrate the achievement of our hard working butchers and bakers.

“My heartfelt congratulations go to our winner, and indeed everyone today taking away a prize, they are all winners in my book.”